In Barcelona News, Frenkie de Jong has rejected rumors over his refusal to take a salary cut at the Camp Nou.
The Dutch international was tracked by Premier League pair Manchester United and Chelsea in a long running summer transfer battle for the former Ajax playmaker.
"I don't think I am Barça's best paid player after Messi. There has been a campaign with lot of lies. In each of first 3 years I played here, I cut my salary. So eventually money has to come back and of course it will look bigger."
Frenkie de Jong: "I don't think I am Barça's best paid player after Messi. There has been a campaign with lot of lies", tells ZiggoSport. 🚨 #FCB
"In each of first 3 years I played here, I cut my salary. So eventually money has to come back and of course it will look bigger". pic.twitter.com/KekEKYDD74
Despite Barcelona's willingness to sell the 25-year-old, de Jong constantly stated his desire to stay in Catalonia, ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
However, that was balanced against a requirement to amend and reduce his wage package with La Blaugrana, due to their financial issues.
"I was calm. I decided in May that I wanted to stay. My opinion never changed during the whole period. I remained calm. But then, you know, the pressure started coming. From the newspapers, from the president, from everywhere. But I wanted to stay at Barça, so it never bothered me."
De Jong has already confirmed he was pressured into considering an exit from the club, by president Joan Laporta, as transfer interest in him increased.
Alongside that bold claim, he also refuted speculation over how much he earns at Barcelona – and his stance on a pay cut – to assist with a fiscal remodelling at the club.
Frenkie de Jong tells ZiggoSport: "Chelsea and Man Utd bids? I was calm. I decided in May I wanted to stay. My opinion never changed" 🚨🇳🇱 #FCB
"I remained calm, then you know the pressure will start coming from all sides. I wanted to stay at Barça so it never made me confused". pic.twitter.com/MSphdAtY1x
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 2nd leg: Inter knocks out Barcelona by 4-3 in a Champions League classic
Read the highlights of the Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 2nd leg match as Inter knocked out Barcelona by 4-3 to qualify for the final.
Hello and welcome to another grand evening of UEFA Champions League football. This is Koushik Biswas, with the third final night of the Champions League this season.
Tonight, we will be bringing you LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary of the Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 2nd leg match at the San Siro.
Barcelona and Inter played out a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Barcelona last week. Inter Milan are looking to win the Champions League after 15 years, whereas Barcelona are looking for their first one since 2015.
So, both teams have everything to play for, and we can expect nothing but a Champions League classic tonight. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
Do not forget the follow us on Twitter and Instagram for all the updates of the match as well.
LIVE Updates
May 6, 2025, 6:53 PM
Final Score
May 6, 2025, 9:57 PM
Final verdict!
It was a hell of a game. Inter kept on coming back, and so did Barcelona.
But in the end, I feel it was Yann Sommer who made the difference for Inter Milan.
Yamal was just incredible, but Sommer was better.
Inter will head to Munich for the final. Who will they face?
We will get to know that tomorrow!
Until then, good night and thanks for staying with us.
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025, 9:02 PM
92' | Yellow card
Augsto gets the yellow card for a foul on Yamal.
May 6, 2025, 9:00 PM
91' | First half of extra time starts
Inter start the first half of the extra time.
May 6, 2025, 8:57 PM
We are into extra time!
We will have 30 more minutes of intense battle to see who will go to the final.
May 6, 2025, 8:57 PM
90+5' | Sommer makes the save
Yamal tries to toe poke the ball and Sommer makes the save. He could have get the penalty if he would have gone down
May 6, 2025, 8:55 PM
90+4' | Accceeerrrrrbbiiiiiii | INT 3-3 FCB (6-6)
Top-class finish from 36-year-old Acerbi.
His first European goal was from him. And, what a time to score that goal.
Yellow card for him for taking off his shirt.
Inter Milan 3-3 FC Barcelona (6-6)
May 6, 2025, 8:53 PM
90+3' | Yamal hits the woodwork
Yamal with a powerful shot from the left of the box, hits the woodwork.
May 6, 2025, 8:52 PM
90+1' | Change for Barcelona
In: Lewandowski
Out: Ferran
May 6, 2025, 8:51 PM
5 minutes added
5 minutes added to the final 90 minutes of time.
May 6, 2025, 8:51 PM
What a season for Raphinha
21 - Raphinha has now equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's competition record from 2013-14 of 21 goal involvements in a single UEFA Champions League campaign (13 goals, 8 assists). Ballon. #INTBARpic.twitter.com/fc6Sf6SbZW
"It's difficult to handle him, we will try to limit the ball getting to him but it is impossible. He will be doubled, but we know he is very dangerous. He thinks so quickly, it's unbelievable."
May 6, 2025, 5:06 PM
Flick on missing Kounde and Balde!
"We can't change anything in terms of injuries. I'm not happy about it, but we can't change it. We have players who can play in those [full-back] positions. Balde and Jules [Koundé] are important for us, but we have Gerard [Martín], Héctor [Fort] and Ronald [Araújo], all of whom are capable of playing in that position."
May 6, 2025, 5:01 PM
Do you know?
Inter have gone 972 days without losing a Champions League home game, their last defeat was on September 7, 2022!
The first leg of the semi-final was one of the Champions League classics with a 3-3 result at the Lluís Companys.
Marcus Thuram scored the fastest goal of Champions League semi-final history with a 30-second goal in the game. In the 21st minute, Dumfries then extended the lead for Inter Milan.
But, Barcelona came back three minutes later with a stunning curling goal from Lamine Yamal. In the 38th minute, Ferran Torres scored again for Barcelona to make it 2-2.
However, Inter Milan were ready to strike back in the second half as Dumfries scored his second to hand Inter the lead, again.
But again, Barcelona came back two minutes later with a third goal from Raphinha, which was later confirmed to be an own goal by Inter goalkeeper Sommer.
Inter nearly won the tie if not Dumfries had been found an inch offside before scoring what could have been a well-deserved hat-trick for him.
We have everything to play for in the second leg. But Inter have not lost a home game in the UCL this season. Can Barcelona break that record?
May 6, 2025, 11:06 AM
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona: Last Meetings
Season
Competition
Venue
Date
Result
24/25
UEFA Champions League
Lluís Companys
31.4.2025
3:3
22/23
UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou
12.10.2022
3:3
22/23
UEFA Champions League
San Siro
04.10.2022
1:0 (Inter)
19/20
UEFA Champions League
San Siro
10.12.2019
1:2 (Barcelona)
19/20
UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou
02.10.2019
2:1 (Barcelona)
18/19
UEFA Champions League
San Siro
06.11.2018
1:1
18/19
UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou
24.10.2018
2:0 (Barcelona)
May 6, 2025, 11:05 AM
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Head-to-head stats
In the 13 matches between these two sides, FC Barcelona have dominated the Italian side with a 6 to 2 win ratio. The remaining 5 games have been drawn. A total of 33 goals have been scored in the matches between these two teams.
Team
Wins
Draws
Goals Scored
Barcelona
6
5
20
Inter Milan
2
5
13
May 6, 2025, 11:02 AM
Tonight's Venue | San Siro
May 6, 2025, 11:01 AM
How to watch the match?
Indian football fans can watch the match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV App and Website with a paid subscription.
May 6, 2025, 11:00 AM
Match Details
Match: Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, semi-final, 2nd leg
Hansi Flick announced FC Barcelona's squad for the Inter vs Barcelona UCL semi-final second leg match at the San Siro, tomorrow. Barcelona's top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, returned to the squad after missing the first leg due to injury.
Lewandowski got injured against Celta Vigo on 19 April, and after spending two weeks in rehab, the Polish striker was given the green signal after Sunday's training session.
However, Alejandro Balde, another youngster on the rise for Barcelona, could not be fit for the tie. Balde has a hamstring injury, and the team management does not want to risk him in the second leg.
If Barcelona can make it to the Champions League final in Munich, the team wants him to be ready for that. Along with Balde, Jules Kounde, who had featured in every game for Barcelona this season, has already been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Since making his FC Barcelona debut just at the age of 15 in 2023, Lamine Yamal has broken multiple records. Here is every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career.
Lamine Yamal came through Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old. He quickly became an important player and won the Kopa Trophy the next year.
Lamine Yamal, a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy. Image | FC Barcelona
He also rose fast with the Spainish National Team, playing for youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to play and score for Spain.
He took part in Euro 2024, helping Spain win the tournament and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Since making his professional debut in 2023 at just 15 years 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, the fleet-footed forward has quickly become a key part of Barcelona's attack. He has scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for the club.
2. Youngest Starter in La Liga for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona on August 20, 2023, at the age of 16 years and 38 days. He surpassed the previous record of Fabrice Olinga, who started his first La Liga game for Malaga in 2012.
3. Youngest Player to Record an Assist for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to record an assist for Barcelona in La Liga during the 2023-24 season. At 16 years and 45 days old, he achieved this record against.
4. Youngest Goal scorer for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history at just 16 years and 87 days old, netting his first goal against Granada and breaking the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.
5. Youngest Goal scorer in La Liga History
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga after scoring against Granada in Barcelona's 2-2 draw.
6. Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga
On 11 February, in the game versus Granada, the Barcelona wonder-kid set the new record as the youngest scorer of a brace in La Liga. He did it at the age of 16 years 213 days.
7. Youngest Player to Feature in El Clasico
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to appear in a Clasico in the 23-24 season at the age of 16 years and 107 days.
Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in El Clasico at just 17 years and 105 days old, on October 26, 2024, netting the third goal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing Ansu Fati's record.
9. Youngest Player with 10+ Goal Contributions in La Liga
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to score 10+ goals in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 213 days.
10. Youngest Player to Reach 50 Official Games for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player in FC Barcelona's history to reach 50 official games. He achieved this milestone on May 19, 2024, at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
11. Youngest Player to Reach 100 Appearances for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal made his 100th appearance on April 30, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, at 17 years old.
12. Most Dribbles Completed in a Single La Liga Match
In a single La Liga match, Lamine Yamal has completed the most successful dribbles this season, reaching 11 against Alaves, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 10 dribbles in 2007. No other player has completed more than 7 successful dribbles in a single La Liga match the current season.
Champions League Records
Lamine Yamal showcasing his skills. Image | SABC Sport
1. Second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League
Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to feature in the Champions League against Antwerp at 16 years and 68 days, only behind Youssoufa Moukoko at 16 years and 18 days.
2. Youngest player named in a Champions League starting lineup
Lamine Yamal holds the record for the youngest player to be named in a Champions League starting lineup. He was 16 years and 83 days old when he started the game against Porto on October 4, 2023.
3. Youngest player to play in the Champions League knockout phase
Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player to appear in the knockout stage when he started the round of 16 first leg against Napoli, aged 16 years 223 days.
4. Youngest player to score a goal in a Champions League semi-final match
Playing his 100th game at just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, overtaking the record set by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 when he achieved the feat in 2017.
Lamine Yamal playing for the Spanish National Team. Image | The Independent
1. Youngest Player to Debut for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play for Spain on September 8, 2023, against Georgia at 16 years and 57 days in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier, breaking Gavi’s record at 17 years, 62 days.
2. Youngest Goal scorer for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer for Spain at 16 years and 57 days. He netted a goal in his debut match against Georgia in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier breaking Gavi's record.
3. Youngest Goal Scorer in a UEFA Euro Qualifying Match
Became the youngest goal scorer in his debut match against Georgia, to score in a Euro Qualifier. He broke Gareth Bale's previous record at 17 years and 83 days.
Lamine Yamal celebrating his goal against France in the UEFA Euro 2024. Image | Goal.com
Lamine Yamal was a key player in Spain’s Euro 2024 win. He scored 1 goal against France and provided 4 assists, showing great skill and confidence for his age.
His performances helped Spain win their fourth European title, and he was named the Young Player of the Tournament for his standout play.
FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg highlights: Barca-Inter play a 3-3 Champions League classic
Read the highlights of the FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg match as Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a 3-3 Champions League classic match.
Hello and welcome to another night of Champions League football. This is Koushik Biswas with all the live updates of FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final, first leg match.
Barcelona faced their first defeat of 2025 in the second leg of the quarter-final at the hands of Borussia Dortmund, but they were able to grab an easy 5-3 win over two legs to qualify for the semis for the first time since 2019.
On the other hand, Inter Milan outclassed FC Bayern Munich to enter the semifinals as Lautaro Martinez played a huge role to take them home by 4-3 on aggregate.
So this is a set for an absolute cracker of a game in Barcelona tonight. Stay tuned for all the updates on the match. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Apr 30, 2025, 7:03 PM
Final Score
Apr 30, 2025, 9:06 PM
Final Verdict
A Champions League classic.
Goals. Chances. Speed. Good defending. Great Saves.
We had everything. But still, we could not separate the teams.
Inter would be happy to make it 3-3 in Barcelona and then hope to win the second leg at their home.
Meanwhile, Barcelona would also be happy with how they came back every time they were behind.
What will happen in the second leg? I do not know. Nobody knows with two great teams going against each other. But, surely, we will have another Champions League classic.
I hope you enjoyed the coverage. See you in the second leg.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:53 PM
Full time | FCB 3-3 INT
⌛Full-time: FC Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan
It is all equal after an entertaining first leg in the UEFA Champions League semi-final in Barcelona.
Raphinha with a free-kick went outside the wall, but Sommer had watched it well to make the save.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:37 PM
76' | Dumfries should have gone for the goal
Bissec and Dumfries played a one-two before Dumfries had the chance to shoot with his left foot.
But, he decided to make a back pass, and the Barcelona defender sorted out the attack.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:36 PM
76' | No goal
VAR has given it as an offside. No goal.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:35 PM
75' | Goal but offside
Mkhitaryan scores the goal, but the referee flags it up.
A VAR check is going on.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:34 PM
71' | Change from Inter
In: Fratessi
Out: Calhanoglu
Apr 30, 2025, 8:33 PM
Elite!
3 - Denzel Dumfries is the third Dutch player ever to score twice in a Champions League semi-final, after Phillip Cocu for PSV in 2005 (v Milan) and Georginio Wijnaldum for Liverpool in 2019 (v Barcelona). Hero. pic.twitter.com/JM68mJKjPW
Inter after starting the first half well, did not look their best in the later part of the half. But, they are looking to create more with Thuram creating chances from left.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:10 PM
49' | Chance for Inter
Bissec with the cross and Dimarco on his right foot just hit the ball a bit low.
It went over the goal.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:07 PM
ICYMI
Lamine Yamal is now the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:05 PM
46' | Changes for both team
For Barcelona, Araujo replaced Martin. Taremi replaced Martinez for Inter.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:05 PM
Welcome back!
Welcome back from the break. We have an exciting second half for you.
Apr 30, 2025, 8:04 PM
What a game it has been so far
Half-time | FC Barcelona 2-2 Inter Milan
1' - Thuram | FCB 0-1 INT 21' - Dumfries | FCB 0-2 INT 24' - Yamal | FCB 1-2 INT 38' - Ferran | FCB 2-2 INT
One of the best half-time games so far in the Champions League.
Inter Milan went up within the first 30 seconds, they extended the lead in the 21st minute. But, Barcelona being Barcelona, came back in the game with Lamine Yamal scoring a stunning goal and Raphinha setting up Ferran Torres for a finish.
It is 2-2 after 45 minutes.
More goals coming in next 45 for sure. Stay tuned.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | Two minutes added
Two minutes added as injury time
Apr 30, 2025, 7:45 PM
Raphinha goes past Messi!
Raphinha passes Leo Messi for the most goal contributions (20) in a Champions League season for Barcelona
Apr 30, 2025, 7:44 PM
41' | Chance for Barcelona
Unfortunate scenes for Barcelona as Kounde has been forced to leave the field.
Garcia replaces him.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:41 PM
38' | Feeeeerrrraaaaaannnnnnn | FCB 2-2 INT
Barcelona find the equaliser.
Pedri found Raphinha with a lobbed ball, and the Brazilian controlled the ball well to find Ferran inside the box with a header.
Ferran came running and just had to direct the ball inside the goal.
FC Barcelona 2-2 Inter Milan.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:39 PM
How good is he!
LAMINE YAMAL WITH A WORLD CLASS DRIBBLE AND FINISH TO BRING BARCELONA BACK WITHIN A GOAL ✨ pic.twitter.com/BGqwkEIkUj
Dani Olmo with an effort from just outside the box.
Sommer quickly dived to his left to make the save.
It was on target from the Spaniard.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:37 PM
35' | Save from Sommer
Yamal made another entry in the box and pushed it towards Raphinha for another chance.
But, Sommer came in between to make the save.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:36 PM
33' | Chance for Barcelona again
FC Barcelona are dominating at the moment, as Ferran Torres had the chance to make a final attempt from close range.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:32 PM
30' | Save from Sommer
Pedri played the ball to Olmo, who did well to get the ball through the defenders.
But, at the end, it was an easy grab for Sommer.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:30 PM
26' | Yamal hits the crossbar
Yamal, again on the right, made a quick entry in the box and from the byline, he went for a shot. Sommer did well to get a finger tip to it and it hits the crossbar.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:26 PM
24' | Yammmmmaaaaalllll | FCB 1-2 INT
Lamine Yamal is a special player.
On his 100th match for FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal dribbles past two defenders and hits the back of the net with a curling left-footed shot.
FC Barcelona 1-2 Inter Milan
Apr 30, 2025, 7:25 PM
21' | Dumfries extends the lead | FCB 0-2 INT
Inter extends the lead.
From the corner, Acerbi kept the ball in play with a header, and Dumfries went for a quick bicycle kick and scored the goal.
Pedri could not have anything there. Szczęsny did not have any chance as well.
FC Barcelona 0-2 Inter Milan
Apr 30, 2025, 7:21 PM
19' | Ferran misses the target
From the corner, Ferran had the chance to make an effort from the right.
He missed the far post by a whisker.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:21 PM
18' | Two back-to-back corners
Two back-to-back corners for FC Barcelona.
Yamal won the first corner and the second came from the corner as Inigo's attempted header was blocked.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:20 PM
100th FC Barcelona appearance
Apr 30, 2025, 7:14 PM
12' | Ferran misses target
Brilliant ball from Yamal. But, after a poor first touch, Ferran could not hit the target with a side footed shot.
Apr 30, 2025, 7:13 PM
Penalty call form Barcelona
Penalty call from Barcelona but not given. What do you reckon?
Apr 30, 2025, 7:10 PM
That backheel!
Apr 30, 2025, 7:09 PM
Classy finish!
Apr 30, 2025, 7:04 PM
1' | Thuuuuuurraaaaammmmm | FCB 0-1 INT
Clinical and classy finish from Marcus Thuram.
Dumfries with the cross and Thuram just flicked the ball inside with his back leg for a stylish finish.
Substitutes: Di Gennaro, J. Martinez, De Vrij, Zielinski, Arnautovic, Frattesi, Asllani, Carlos Augusto, Darmian, Re Cecconi, Zalewski, Taremi.
Coach: Simone Inzaghi.
Apr 30, 2025, 5:56 PM
Lineups: Barcelona
Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, I. Martinez, Ferran, Pedri, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Gerard Martín.
Subs: Araujo, Gavi, Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Eric Garcia, Astralaga, Hector Fort.
Apr 30, 2025, 3:10 PM
Barcelona squad for the match
Cubarsí, R.Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. de Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, Astralaga, H. Fort &Gerard Martín.
Apr 30, 2025, 3:09 PM
"Can't wait to play:" Lautaro
"We’re excited because we've reached the Champions League semi-finals twice in the past three years - something which previously hadn’t happened in a long time. We’re doing some great work in this competition and can't wait to play."
Apr 30, 2025, 3:05 PM
"I am not afraid:" Lamine Yamal
The atmosphere at the Copa del Rey final was fantastic. We went out to enjoy ourselves. I would love to experience it again. I am really motivated and I have butterflies in my stomach before the games, but I don't feel pressure. I just like to play and give everything. I left fear behind in Mataró
Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of Sportz Point. This is Koushik Biswas, with the Copa del Rey 2025 Final LIVE updates for you.
Tonight, we will have one of the biggest games of World football as FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid in an El Clásico clash for the Copa del Rey title. Barcelona, who are leading the race for the La Liga title, would hope to win their second trophy of the season and be in contention for another Treble.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, who are second in the La Liga and have been knocked out of the Champions League, would like to bring glory to the club as well.
Hence, we have an exciting game in our hands. So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the buildup stories, team news, stats and LIVE updates of the FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico match.
The referee has changed his decision on the penalty and booked Raphinha for diving. Scenes!
Apr 26, 2025, 10:01 PM
90+8' | VAR Check is going
A VAR check is going on to check whether there was enough from Asencio to give it a penalty.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:59 PM
90+6' | Penalty for Barcelona
With only 1 minute left of the regulation time, Asencio fouled Raphinha inside the box. It is a clear penalty for Barcelona.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:57 PM
90+4' Yellow card
Yellow card for Fermin for pulling Modric's shirt.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:57 PM
90+3' | Interception from Cubarsi
Vital interception from Cubarsi again as he blocked a through pass from the right aimed for Mbappe.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:54 PM
90+1' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Modric for a bad foul on Gavi.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:54 PM
6 minutes added
6 minutes of injury time added.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:52 PM
89' | Change for Real Madrid
In: Diaz
Out: Vinicius
Apr 26, 2025, 9:51 PM
85' | Double change
In: Gavi, Araujo
Out: FDJ, Martin
Apr 26, 2025, 9:48 PM
84' | Ferrraaaaaannnnnnn | FCB 2-2 RMA
Out of nowhere, Ferran Torres does the job for Barcelona.
His sixth goal of the tournament this season.
Lamine Yamal with a top-class assist. His lobbed ball found Ferran making a run inside the box. He then defeated an incoming Courtois to score the equaliser.
FCB 2-2 RMA
Apr 26, 2025, 9:45 PM
82' | Save from Courtois
Great save from the Belgian. Lamine Yamal's curling shot was going inside for sure. But Courtois dived to his left to make the save.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:41 PM
77' | Gooooaaallllllllll | FCB 1-2 RMA
A third consecutive corner for Real Madrid and an inswinging delivery from Guler helped Tchouaméni jump in the air to send the ball inside the goal.
Real Madrid take the lead.
FCB 1-2 RMA
Apr 26, 2025, 9:40 PM
76' | Back-to-back corners for Real
Barcelona are under huge pressure.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:38 PM
74' | Inigo with an interception
Surely Vinicius and Mbappe are outpacing the Barcelona defenders.
Inigo, after losing the ball, came running to stop a pass from Vinicius from inside the box.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:34 PM
70' | Mbbbbaaaaaappeeeeeeeeeee | FCB 1-1 RMA
Kylian Mbappe does what he has done for years!
Free-kick from just outside the box and he went through the wall to beat Szczęsny.
That was a very weak wall, and there was space in between. But Real Madrid and Mbappe did not mind it.
RCB 1-1 RMA.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:32 PM
68' | Yellow card
Ouuuuuu! This could be red as well.
De Jong pulls down Mbappe from a goal-scoring opportunity. Was it enough for a red? The referee does not think so.
Free-kick for Real Madrid.
Apr 26, 2025, 9:30 PM
Meantime in Saudi
Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Al Nassr, reaches 934 career goals…
Barcelona have dominated Real Madrid in the first 45 minutes of the match.
Pedri's stunning goal gave Barcelona the lead. Real Madrid tried to put pressure on the referee, and we could have seen a few more yellow cards, other than that.
We have seen Kylian Mbappe warming up just before the half-time. Surely, he will come off the bench in the second half.
FC Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid
Apr 26, 2025, 8:48 PM
45+2' | Offside
A huge chance for Vinicius to level the score.
Jude with the great ball for the Brazilian. But he was a tad offside.
Inigo had caught him inside the box. However, the offside ruled everything out.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:46 PM
5 minutes added
5 minutes of injury time added.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:45 PM
44' | Chance for Barcelona
Dani Olmo's curling corner missed everyone and hit the far post. It could have gone into the goal easily.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:43 PM
42' | Rudiger fouls Olmo
Rudiger fouls Olmo again. Barcelona ask for a yellow card, not given.
Free-kick from a dangerous position for Barcelona.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:42 PM
41' | Lamine defending!
Good from the youngster, who came running to win the ball back from Garcia. He tells the Barcelona fans to cheer more.
Excellent from Cubarsi, who came running from behind to block an attempted pass from Vinicius.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:27 PM
25' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti for dissent.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:25 PM
23' | Block from Kounde
Real Madrid, with their first attack of the match, had Fran Garcia on the left of the box, went for a shot.
Kounde came in running to make a great block.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:22 PM
21' | Courtios makes the save
Raphinha with a curling free-kick and Kounde's header was on target.
Courtois had to jump high to make a decent save.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:20 PM
19' | Lamine misses the target
Lamine Yamal from the left of the box, tried a shot with his left foot.
The shot along the ground missed the far post by a whisker.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:18 PM
16' | Chance for Ferran
Brilliant from Olmo to win the ball in the half and send a long ball for Raphinha to make a run.
Ferran Torres nearly met Raphinha's cross.
A call for a penalty was shouted, but the VAR denied it.
No penalty was given for Barcelona
Apr 26, 2025, 8:16 PM
14' | Madrid getting a lots of men in the box
Barcelona are looking to play a few one-two inside the box before making the final move.
But Real Madrid have lots of men inside the box to tackle that.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:14 PM
13' | Lamine nutmegs Rudier
The teenager pipped over Garcia to enter the final third and then nutmegged Rudiger to win the corner for Barcelona.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:12 PM
11' | Forced change for Real Madrid
Fran Garcia replaces injured Mendy. Such a shame for a player like him. He was coming from an injury, and Real Madrid lost their left back early in the game.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:10 PM
9' | Mendy is down
Mendy is not looking good. Looks like he will be changed.
He had a tussle with Kounde, and he is down on the ground.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:07 PM
5' | Barcelona keeping the high line
Barcelona keeping the high line and looking for chances at the front.
Raphinha and Ferran had two good chances, but without Lewandowski, they need a man at the top to show them the path.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:04 PM
3' | Chance for Barcelona
Ferran Torres from the close range made a good cutback, but Tchouaméni was there to intercept.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:03 PM
1' | Raphinha could have gone further
FC Barcelona had the early chance of making a good run on the left. But he decided to send a pass across the turf.
Rudiger cleared that out.
Apr 26, 2025, 8:01 PM
Kick-off!
Barcelona start the match in their maroon and blue.
Subs: Marc-André ter Stegen, Iñaki Peña, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen, Eric García, Hector Fort, Gavi, Pablo Torre, Fermín López, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor.
Apr 26, 2025, 6:39 PM
Lineups | Real Madrid
Starting XI: Courtois, L. Vázquez, R. Asencio, A. Rüdiger, F. Mendy, F. Valverde, A. Tchouaméni, D. Ceballos, J. Bellingham, Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo.
Subs: Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, David Alaba, Jesús Vallejo, Fran García, Luka Modrić, Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Endrick.
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Alaba, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Asencio. Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim.
Apr 26, 2025, 2:24 PM
Barcelona squad for the match
Marc-André ter Stegen
Pau Cubarsí
Ronald Araujo
Iñigo Martínez
Gavi
Ferran Torres
Pedri
Ansu Fati
Raphinha
Iñaki Peña
Pablo Torre
Andreas Christensen
Fermín López
Pau Víctor
Lamine Yamal
Dani Olmo
Frenkie de Jong
Jules Koundé
Eric García
Wojciech Szczęsny
Héctor Fort
Gerard Martín
Apr 26, 2025, 2:24 PM
Real Madrid threatened to opt out of the final
Real Madrid first released a statement that they might think of opting out of the final after the statement of the referee, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. Bengoetxea was brought to tears in a press conference after Real Madrid TV released a video highlighting the mistakes of the referee, which brought him insults and trolls from many sections of fans.
Real Madrid wanted the Federation to change the referee and did not train or visit the pre-match rituals as well.
However, the Federation stuck to their decision and did not change the officials of the match. Later, Real Madrid stated they want to go ahead with the final.
Football fans from India can watch the Copa del Rey 2025 final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on the Fan Code App and Website with a paid subscription. Unfortunately, there are no television broadcast for this match.
Apr 26, 2025, 2:13 PM
Match Details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey 2025 final
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